NASHVILLE, Tenn. Since 1999, Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University have been working together to build a bridge across institutions to advance clinical and community-engaged collaboration, education and research. In celebration of 15 years of partnership, the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance awarded grants to support partnerships between community organizations and academic researchers.
Through the 15-year anniversary grants, the MVA supported Julie's Village in building a partnership with a researcher at Vanderbilt University. The long-term goal of the partnership is to improve community health outcomes by using research to enhance the effectiveness of the prenatal, breastfeeding preparedness education and training offered by Julie's Village.
The MVA grant Julie's Village received allowed them to partner and work together towards their common goal of educating women about breastfeeding.
Julie's Village reduces barriers to breastfeeding by filling a huge gap in prenatal, breastfeeding preparedness education.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and the communities they serve.
About Julie Hamilton, MA, CLC
Julie Hamilton is a featured speaker, author, certified lactation counselor, and founder of Julie’s Village, EnlightenEmpowerEnjoy.com and popular programs like “Before You Breastfeed”. She is also mother of three, including twins. Julie is a former strategic marketing consultant and Chief Operating Officer of an advertising agency.